I love butter. I love it on hot toast, melted over veggies and steaks, mashed into fluffy potatoes and baked into buttery biscuits and cakes (including the buttercream frosting, naturally).…
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Cuttlefish Ink Risotto with Squid and Bottarga / Risotto al Nero di Seppia con Calamari e Bottarga
This risotto al nero di seppia is full of that briny umami-rich cuttlefish ink which gives this velvety rice dish its distinctive glossy and dark look and seafood-y richness, it’s…
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Parmesan Rind Broth / Brodo di Parmigiano Reggiano
It’s obvious why this cheese was crowned a “king”: it is an umami-lover’s and cook’s 'dream food' with its pungent salty flavor and crumbly granular texture! We like to shave…
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Salted Anchovies and Mixed Tomato Salad
When you have the luxury of hand-picking, purchasing, or growing your own fresh tomatoes, it is crucial that you immediately take them home and turn them into the most delicious,…
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Portobello Mushroom ‘Burgers’ with Crispy Onions and Miso Mayonnaise
This vegetarian Portobello mushroom burger with crispy onions and miso mayonnaise is definitely a frequently seen ‘guest’ at our dinner table and I actually enjoy it a lot more than…
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Miso Mayonnaise
This miso mayo is full of flavor and has an almost salty caramel-y flavor to it. It is, perhaps, too overpowering when paired with something as delicate as sushi, but…
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Pasta with Salmon, Corn and Miso Cream Sauce
Ever since the Covid-19 coronavirus outbreak and the resulting quarantines, canned fish has been a staple in my pantry. So far, if I’m not mixing it with mayonnaise and eating…
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Tarama Spaghetti / Μακαρόνια με Ταραμά (Pasta with Greek Fish Roe)
This recipe is one of my favorites. Not only is it very easy to make, it’s bursting with flavors coming from salty cured tarama, refreshing lemon juice and zest, and…
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Salt Cod Omelet / Tortilla de Bacalao
Every bite of this omelet is full of flavor and texture: the eggs are nicely browned on the outside and slightly creamy and gooey on the inside, the cod adds…
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Anchovy Aioli / Anchovy Mayonnaise
This fragrant, rich Mediterranean sauce perfectly complements a good piece of grilled meat, or fish (or even a steak tartare), but it’s also amazing spread generously onto sandwiches, or served…
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